IBM x3350 - System - 4192 User Manual

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6. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array.Using the baseboard management controllerThe baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for theserver. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system componentfails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose theproblem and also records the error in the system event/error log.The baseboard management controller also provides the following remote servermanagement capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)The command-line interface provides direct access to server managementfunctions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issuecommands to control the server power, view system information, and identify theserver. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the fileas a script.v Serial over LANEstablish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remotelocation. You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server,identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnetclient application can access the SOL connection.Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge managementutility programTo enable and configure the server for SOL by using the OSA SMBridgemanagement utility program, you must update and configure the BIOS code; updateand configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; update andconfigure the Ethernet controller firmware; and enable the operating system for anSOL connection.BIOS update and configurationTo update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the followingsteps:1. Update the BIOS code:a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the updatefile that you downloaded.2. Update the BMC firmware:a. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.b. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with theupdated file that you downloaded.3. Configure the BIOS settings:a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program,restart the server and press F1.b. Select Devices and I/O Ports; then, make sure that the values are set asfollows:v Serial Port 1: Auto-configureChapter 3. Configuring the server 53